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Replication
01
the action of creating one or more copies of something
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
replications
Examples
The replication of the documents took several hours.
02
the repetition of a scientific study to confirm or challenge its results
Examples
Scientists emphasize the importance of replication in research to ensure the reliability and validity of experimental findings.
03
a copy of an original object or work
Examples
The museum displayed a replication of a famous sculpture.
04
the echoing of a sound due to reflected sound waves
Examples
The canyon produced a natural replication of our voices.
Examples
DNA replication is a fundamental process that occurs before cell division, ensuring genetic continuity.
06
a formal reply by a plaintiff to a defendant's plea or answer in a lawsuit
Examples
The lawyer submitted the replication to counter the defense's claims.
07
a quick, often witty or critical reply to a comment or question
Examples
She responded with a sharp replication to his sarcastic remark.
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